A gentle stroll of around 4 miles is planned for the 15th July through the Loxley Valley to Bradfield, ironically along the path of the original Sheffield Flood in the 1800`s.
Once at Bradfield we can either catch the bus back, or return by the same route as we have done on previous walks.
The walk will start at the tram terminus at Malin Bridge at 10.30, for details of tram times I would contact Stagecoach.
There are refreshments available at several pubs along the way, or at the cafe in Bradfield for people who don't want to take a packed lunch.
It would be nice to see some old faces, and new ones too, and if anybody is worried about water levels and so forth, then there is no need because there is an alternative walking route which goes along the road if necessary.

Put me down for this one - I've plotted the approximate route on Google Maps - http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1110414
just love playing with this - but as Albert says it's even better to get out and walk it :)

Put me down for this one - I've plotted the approximate route on Google Maps - http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1110414
just love playing with this - but as Albert says it's even better to get out and walk it :)

Well that makes 4 up to now Neoteric, non-forumers Taxman and Andrea are up for it too. As a matter of interest, how far does your new toy say the walk is?

Sounds good. Put me down for this one :)

Well that makes 4 up to now Neoteric, non-forumers Taxman and Andrea are up for it too. As a matter of interest, how far does your new toy say the walk is?

It makes it 4.8386 miles - you should also be able to see the mile markers and the elevation graph which shows something like 200 foot elevation - mainly over the first 3 miles.

Rob and I should be able to join you for this one

I'll be there too - whatever the weather! Unsure yet as to whether or not I'll be bringing a newbie along.......

This walk is gaining momentum. Looks like we might reach double figures. Any more for any more?

I'd like to come on this walk, too. Haven't been on a forum walk before so it will be nice to meet up with some new faces.

Ey up fans, not sure if i'm around next sunday, i'll deffo come if not already booked up. This is the first time i have managed to get ont tinternet to say hi. Scooby, got yr message thank you but again, been rite hectic and thought i'd send you all mail. Little pooch in season, ahhhhhh, so been beating off all the local dogs with a mucky stick for the last two weeks. She's desperate to see you all though. Think the rain has put people off, i'm up for walking in most weathers, in mi waterproofs, but it aint much fun when it;s pouring down. We'l be back on form sooner than ya think. See ya Sunday hopefully. Ter raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Ey up fans, not sure if i'm around next sunday, i'll deffo come if not already booked up. This is the first time i have managed to get ont tinternet to say hi. Scooby, got yr message thank you but again, been rite hectic and thought i'd send you all mail. Little pooch in season, ahhhhhh, so been beating off all the local dogs with a mucky stick for the last two weeks. She's desperate to see you all though. Think the rain has put people off, i'm up for walking in most weathers, in mi waterproofs, but it aint much fun when it;s pouring down. We'l be back on form sooner than ya think. See ya Sunday hopefully. Ter raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Hi Whitemutt,
nice to see you back - quite afew people on our recent walks were enquiring where you were and we certainly miss Maggie tearing around at 100mph :)

Agree about the weather putting a damper on things recently - but as a responsible group it's sometimes better to err on the side of caution and cancel a walk.

Hi Whitemutt
Good to see you back, I'd been wondering where you'd got to, seems ages since I saw you last, hope you can make it on Sunday.

Neo
Just been looking at your Gmaps Pedometer route - it's wonderful how you can zoom in and see the actual walk as a photo. I'll have to try it out sometime.

Hi there Whitemutt :wave: and everyone else too. I hope to be joining you Sunday also. :)

I will be joining you too. Are dogs welcome? He will be on the lead the whole time. :)

We may be able to join in with this walk- and if we come then there's another mutt who'd be happy to join in (even though she's in season).

I will be joining you too. Are dogs welcome? He will be on the lead the whole time. :)

Dogs are very welcome Jess. Used to bring mine before she emigrated :(. See you Sunday

Ey up fans, not sure if i'm around next sunday, i'll deffo come if not already booked up. This is the first time i have managed to get ont tinternet to say hi. Scooby, got yr message thank you but again, been rite hectic and thought i'd send you all mail. Little pooch in season, ahhhhhh, so been beating off all the local dogs with a mucky stick for the last two weeks. She's desperate to see you all though. Think the rain has put people off, i'm up for walking in most weathers, in mi waterproofs, but it aint much fun when it;s pouring down. We'l be back on form sooner than ya think. See ya Sunday hopefully. Ter raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Wayy hayy, welcome back young ladies! Having said that, your last walk was also my last walk can you believe.
Maggie in season must be a nightmare, cos Maggie out of season is a nightmare to start with (only kidding, love her to bits) Hopefully see you Sunday, lots of scandal for you to catch up on :o

If its fine I'm going to walk from Moscar to Bradfield then on to Malin Bridge.
So I may meet you enroute. - No Booze.

If its fine I'm going to walk from Moscar to Bradfield then on to Malin Bridge.
So I may meet you enroute. - No Booze.

Last one to Bradfield buys the tea and cakes Albert :)

From the Met office

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Further heavy rain spreading north on Friday afternoon. Mainly dry on Saturday and most of Sunday but with the risk of further heavy rain later.
Updated: 1510 on Wed 11 Jul 2007

So looks like we all will be in the clear unless the weather arrives early.
I was planning on starting out early and walking from Lady's Bridge up to Malin Bridge by 10:30 then on to Bradfield - sort of Sheffield Flood (1864 version) in reverse. By the way I've got a copy of "The Dramatic Story of the Sheffield Flood" by Peter Machan - if anyone want's to borrow it PM me - it's a really interesting read.

I'd like to come on this walk, too. Haven't been on a forum walk before so it will be nice to meet up with some new faces.

Hi Lulu

Other regulars have asked me to contact you to say you'll be very welcome if you come Sunday :). It's always nice to see new faces, if you do manage to get I'm sure you'll enjoy it, all we need is the weather cos according to my reckoning there could be @ a dozen people coming on this walk.

Last one to Bradfield buys the tea and cakes Albert :)

From the Met office

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Further heavy rain spreading north on Friday afternoon. Mainly dry on Saturday and most of Sunday but with the risk of further heavy rain later.
Updated: 1510 on Wed 11 Jul 2007

So looks like we all will be in the clear unless the weather arrives early.
I was planning on starting out early and walking from Lady's Bridge up to Malin Bridge by 10:30 then on to Bradfield - sort of Sheffield Flood (1864 version) in reverse. By the way I've got a copy of "The Dramatic Story of the Sheffield Flood" by Peter Machan - if anyone want's to borrow it PM me - it's a really interesting read.

I hope that I don't have to wait long for my cuppa!!

Thanx Scoobz, all being well I'll be there. Heres hoping the forecast is right!

Thanx Scoobz, all being well I'll be there. Heres hoping the forecast is right!

You young lot don't work to a forecast these days do you?

You young lot don't work to a forecast these days do you?

Well no - but this "young" one likes to be prepared - so it's probably not going to be a shorts, teeshirt and trainers walk this Sunday :)

Cloudy and wet on Sunday with a risk of some heavy, thundery bursts of rain. Sunshine and showers on Monday and Tuesday.
Updated: 0346 on Fri 13 Jul 2007

Don't want to appear to be a doom merchant - but with recent events I do think it's wise to take note of any severe weather warnings and possibility of flooding along the route. I think you in fact cancelled the Walk on 1st July because of these very factors :)

I've walked along the bottom of the Loxley valley in the last few days and can tell everyone that apart from the occasional patches of mud the paths are in pretty good condition at the moment. I can't see rain making any difference to that.

Haven't walked up further than the first couple of miles though- if someone who knows the quality of the paths up there can comment then it makes the decision on whether to walk much easier.

I've walked along the bottom of the Loxley valley in the last few days and can tell everyone that apart from the occasional patches of mud the paths are in pretty good condition at the moment. I can't see rain making any difference to that.

Haven't walked up further than the first couple of miles though- if someone who knows the quality of the paths up there can comment then it makes the decision on whether to walk much easier.

Thanks for info - the weather is so changeable at the moment it may well be that we need our shorts and teeshirts by Sunday :)
I was walking in Bradfield last night by Dale Dike - all the paths around there are OK - still some flooding on the roads but this looked like burst water mains?

Well no - but this "young" one likes to be prepared - so it's probably not going to be a shorts, teeshirt and trainers walk this Sunday :)


This "young one" will definitely be wearing tee shirt, shorts and trainers, or even flip-flops, oh and maybe even some swimming trunks, cos I think people are going over the top now worrying about the weather. Not seen any flooding near me recently, have I missed something?

Well no - but this "young" one likes to be prepared - so it's probably not going to be a shorts, teeshirt and trainers walk this Sunday :)


This "young one" will definitely be wearing tee shirt, shorts and trainers, or even flip-flops, oh and maybe even some swimming trunks, cos I think people are going over the top now worrying about the weather. Not seen any flooding near me recently, have I missed something?

The Met Office is forecasting further periods of heavy rain during the next few days. During Sunday, outbreaks of locally heavy and thundery rain are expected to move northwards across the UK and are likely to give some large totals - in excess of 25mm in many areas, and perhaps in excess of 50mm in a few parts. The rainfall is likely to be very intense rather than prolonged. Wales and western areas of England are currently greatest at risk on Sunday, extending to many northern parts later. Some transport disruption is possible. This is the first warning of disruption due to heavy rain. This warning will be updated by around 1200, Saturday 14th July 2007

Issued at: 1224 Fri 13 Jul

Old proverb "there is no such thing as bad weather only bad clothing". Just saying I'm always seriously prepared when I go out walking - even have spare waterproofs to lend out:) - and suncream as well if those forecasters get it all wrong.

Old proverb "there is no such thing as bad weather only bad clothing".

Who wrote that has never been on top of Cut Gate or Derwent Edge on a fine sunny summers day with a wind blowing!

This "young one" will definitely be wearing tee shirt, shorts and trainers, or even flip-flops, oh and maybe even some swimming trunks, cos I think people are going over the top now worrying about the weather. Not seen any flooding near me recently, have I missed something?

Yes, I agree people are being daft about the weather - we're (me and taxman) going to be there anyway; we don't care about a bit of rain, it's not as if it's in the middle of nowhere, is it? :) Seeya tomorrow.......

Yes, I agree people are being daft about the weather - we're (me and taxman) going to be there anyway; we don't care about a bit of rain, it's not as if it's in the middle of nowhere, is it? :) Seeya tomorrow.......

Ye I'll be there as well - don't want to spoil my 100% turnout record:)

As long as nobody minds me bringing a big daft baby of a pooch with me I'll be there too (BF's wimping out though!).

As long as nobody minds me bringing a big daft baby of a pooch with me I'll be there too (BF's wimping out though!).

Look forward to seeing you - I will polish my shield :hihi:

As long as nobody minds me bringing a big daft baby of a pooch with me I'll be there too (BF's wimping out though!).

Hope you make it, will be nice to catch up on stuff, especially seeing after my getting the wrong night for the meal meet :(

I wont be joining you tomorrow after all, I am now going to Star Wars Celebration Europe instead! :D:D:D

I wont be joining you tomorrow after all, I am now going to Star Wars Celebration Europe instead! :D:D:D

Cool ! Just beware of things like the AT-AT Baby Stoller (http://starwarsblog.wordpress.com/2007/06/29/diy-at-at-baby-stroller/) and other nasties :P

I wont be joining you tomorrow after all, I am now going to Star Wars Celebration Europe instead! :D:D:D

Ah the lure of the Dark Side - may the Force be with you:cool:.

Muddy and wet , yet what did i expect! Unexpected good turnout for this stroll despite the weather and it was great to see so many dogs this week and their well behaved owners :hihi:

A big thanks to the pub (!?)who let noah and his flock in and to the cafe at Bradfield where the caffeine fix was of the best quality as was the ham and sweet stuff !

Nice to catch you all again and a big welcome to the newbies! We don't usually sit down as often as this, honest! :)

N

Apologies for wimping out and turning back before the walk was finished, and thank you to everyone who patiently put up with Molly (I'm sure the mud will wash off soon!).

She's so tired she's not moved since we got home.

An enjoyable (half) walk for me, despite the rain. My excuse for turning back 1/2 way was it was my first walk for 6 weeks and I needed to take it steady! Nothing at all to do with the weather (honest Parkwoman) or the mud (honest Feargal). Hats off though to Mardy, Neo and Taxman who were the only ones to do the return leg. You deserve a medal!
Highlight of the walk though had got to be the unusual sheep, well rams, with the enormous b***s. I wonder whether one of the photographers has captured their enormity? Made a man feel inadequate they did.
Great turnout considering the conditions, 13 in all, plus 4 very wet pooches who must have wondered why the heck they were out on a day like today.
Special hi to newbies Jess and Lulu, one of whom soon got in to the spirit of things by using a convenient bush after downing a pint at the pub. No secrets with this group I'm afraid lass, nearly 36,000 people now know what you're like. Sorry :hihi:

What a fab walk ! Bit wetter than the last trip and no frogs to be seen but fab weatehr if your a duck

Started out along river with trees in it and water the colour of strong tea, saw the ducks that were balls of fluff last time we saw them. Then along path with a weir and we saw the Horses that I took pics of last time. The small brown one hadnt grown much :P

Took pics of the rain in the ponds and of the inside of old industrial wotsit place, fishing pond and another weir. Then there was a hill from hell on the 'easy going' walk :P and I got attacked by the Hound from Hell that wanted to lick me to death :gag: and stare me out :loopy: At the Dam we saw the worlds ugliest Sheep and a guy snooping round the boats :suspect:

At the end we saw people playing Tennis and an ice cream van :huh: Found cool sign with somewhere called Dungworth :) and went on a free ride on the Deliverance log flume ride on the way home :P

Photos are on www.RFStock.co.uk - click on Loxley valley in walks section - after the road sign photo you'll see the ones from last trip so stop there if you dont wanna see the others all over again...

Smashing pics as usual Griss. What a fierce looking ram that fella is, hope he's not aware that I've been talking about him!

Well if Scoobz did half a walk I did 1 and a half to make up for it.
I actually started at 14 Division Street and followed the approximate route the Waterworks' chief engineer, John Gunson, would have gone on that fatefull night in 1864 when the Dale Dyke Dam burst. I only cheated a bit to make up some time by getting the tram for a couple of stops.

After I left the other walkers - I carried on up to Dale Dyke - you might notice the photo with the stone enscribed CLOB - this stands for Centre Line Old Bank and is where the old Dam wall would have been.
Pictures are here - too tired to put them onto Google Maps at moment:)

http://picasaweb.google.com/neotericwalks/LoxleyValley15July

Fab pics :thumbsup: Love the Heron and the fish. The way the water is going down and away on photo 71 is great :) Shame about the Vignetting at wide angle :(

This would have been a lovely walk if it wasn't for the rain - we must all be bonkers. Still, the company made up for it and it was nice to meet some newbies as well as old faces who'd been missing for a few weeks. "Express" bus service from Stagecoach got from Low Bradfield to Hillsborough in about 10 mins.

Really good to meet you all today-thanks for organising it, Scoobz. Despite the rain, Jess, Oz and I had a lovely time and will definitely be back. What about that bus ride? Hope you got home safely after we leaped for our lives in Malin Bridge-or are you, as we speak, teetering on the edge of a cliff, inching your way to the exit as the driver wields a machete!! Oh dear, the rust has reached my brain.

What a fab walk ! Bit wetter than the last trip and no frogs to be seen but fab weatehr if your a duck

Photos are on www.RFStock.co.uk - click on Loxley valley in walks section - after the road sign photo you'll see the ones from last trip so stop there if you dont wanna see the others all over again...

Great photos once again Grissom - the raindrops in the puddle one is really artistic - sort of wish I had taken that one.
Can't believe I was actually considering buying an ice cream - see me reaching for my money:) Eventually a nice cup of tea and chocolate brownie came out the winner.
Looks like I missed a fun ride home - finished up running for the tram after walking back to Malin Bridge at about 5:30 - just made it - boy am I well cream crackered tonight:hihi:

Yes, another enjoyable and satisfying walk. The rain doesn't put me off, it simply adds a different dimension! The way back was good too - although some of the paths were a lot wetter and more slippery on the way back. I gave up trying to dodge the puddles of water and mud and just waded through them anyway. It was lovely to get back and have a hot shower! :)

I only took a few photos and will post them later when they're developed.

I really enjoyed the walk yesterday too, it was really nice to meet everyone. I think I have a crazy dog though. Oz was still jumping about when we got home and wanted to play ball. :roll:
The rain wasn't so bad, at least it wasn't cold. Really like the pictures too they look good. :)

I've just realised, I still have two reels of film to get developed and there are a few pics of this walk on there somewhere! I'd better get it done soon...........watch this space, but don't expect anything too exciting, will you!..........

I've just realised, I still have two reels of film to get developed and there are a few pics of this walk on there somewhere! I'd better get it done soon...........watch this space, but don't expect anything too exciting, will you!..........

:) At long last, I've got myself organised and my photos of this walk can be found here (http://picasaweb.google.com/MardyBum66/SFWalkLoxleyValley15072007). I was right, there are only just a few - I seem to remember running out of film! Since then, I've got into the habit of making sure I carry spares, but I really must update to digital some time! :roll: